"We had so many people come in that LifeSource ran out of blood bags by 8:30. I'm so thrilled about that," said commission Chairman Judy Socha.

The commission set up the drive in the Village Hall rotunda after LifeSource officials called to ask for help.

"We weren't scheduled to run another drive until September, but LifeSource begged us to do it, and we were happy to help," said commission member Joanne Frost.

Technicians collected about 100 units of blood--twice what they expected to get, said LifeSource team supervisor Jackie Richardson.

"The current blood shortage is so critical that hospitals are canceling surgeries because we can't supply the blood they need. We are so grateful to Addison for giving us this support," Richardson said.

The commission traditionally runs six community blood drives per year. Its next scheduled drive will be held Sept. 2 at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church. But commission members could unpack the needles and lounge chairs before then.

"If the blood shortage doesn't ease up and LifeSource needs us to run another extra drive, we stand ready to help out," Socha said.